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Dave Burgess Talks Student Engagement #MondayMotivation #tlap

The CoolCatTeacher

It is a high-energy, interactive, and entertaining experience that will leave your staff unbelievably inspired, motivated, and with the practical skills to dramatically increase student engagement. Participants will leave with a tool-box full of dynamic presentational ideas that they can immediately use to improve their lessons.

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Next-gen learning: 5 digital tools to engage and inspire

eSchool News

Teachable Machine: The Teachable Machine is a tool that’s been around since 2017, but some educators might have missed it. Gimkit: Gimkit is a game-based learning platform where teachers can create learning games or quizzes that students play in real-time. Gimkit is engaging and a fun way to tackle assessment.

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What is Blended Learning?

Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

Along similar lines, referencing Picciano (2009), Fabbian et al (2017) define a blended learning class as one that “integrates face to face (F2F) and online activities in a planned, pedagogically valuable manner while online activities replace a portion of F2F time” (pp.314-315). Fabbian et al, 2017).

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Teaching Fireworks: Why Zest Simmons Loves Teaching #LoveTeaching

The CoolCatTeacher

Zest Simmons on episode 626 From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis Follow @coolcatteacher on Twitter Zest Simmons is an award-winning AP English recognized for how she helps diverse students achieve excellence. Presently, Zest Simmons is an award-winning AP Teacher and Alabama State Teacher of the Year 2019.

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3 Levels of Connectivity K–12 Schools Should Consider

EdTech Magazine

Students are also using their mobile devices to assist with their education now more than ever. In 2017, the number of students who used their mobile devices for class (58 percent) was nearly equal to the number of students who received a Chromebook from their schools (56 percent) , according to ISTE.

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Want to Start a Videoconferencing Program? Here’s How

EdTech Magazine

In February 2017, I was a digital coach at Pinecrest Academy St. Rose , a middle school in Las Vegas, where I supported teachers and students with tech-based initiatives. . history students wanted to learn more. . Want to Start a Videoconferencing Program? Here’s How. eli.zimmerman_9856. Mon, 09/23/2019 - 14:07.

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4 educator reflections on the 2023-2024 school year

eSchool News

But it’s not all bad–educators found success as they dedicated their efforts to improving student engagement and achievement, creating community-based approaches to learning, and inspiring students to become lifelong learners. Students are not just passively learning math; they’re actively participating.

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